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Best of Auto China 2024

While Chinese brands dominated proceedings in Beijing, there were plenty of exciting announcements from major global players. Here's Dhruv Saxena with a roundup of the best from Auto China 2024

Family First

Can Ather's brand-new family scooter, the Rizta, cut the mustard or is it playing the catch-up game? We rode the scooter in Bengaluru to find out.

Stellantis and Leapmotor announce joint venture

Entry into India is set for Q4 of 2024 and Leapmotor International also announced that it will begin operations in nine European countries from September 2024. Abhinav Jakhar has all the details

BMW M4 updated with a refreshed look, more power

JUST A few days after its global reveal at Beijing, BMW has brought the new M4 to India.

Updated Force Gurkha gets new 5-door variant

FORCE HAS launched the new Gurkha which also debuts the 5-door variant of the off-road SUV.

First ever hybrid 911 breaks cover

THE NEW Porsche 911 is here, and for the first time in the 911's storied history, the sportscar is available with a hybrid powertrain.

Super Lithe

From a gene pool that gave us the stunning SLS, the Mercedes-AMG SL 55 is a ground up convertible AMG with a 4.0-litre twin-charged V8, we get behind the wheel to see how it stacks up

Get Swifty

The fourth generation of the Swift gets a new styling package a smorgasbord of new features, and a brand-new threecylinder heart. Here's how it lives up to the legacy

ROADS OF PROGRESS

The Automotive Journalist Association of India (AJAI) in collaboration with Mahindra bring forth the incredible development story of India's road infrastructure as Rahul Ghosh drives the Scorpio-N along the iconic Srinagar-Leh highway.

Ship of Theseus

Does the biggest Pulsar ever made also have the chops to be the best Pulsar yet? Or is it just a motorcycle put together by using parts from other Bajaj products? We took it for a spin in search of some answers

SIMULATION-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS CHALLENGES

Automotive electronics, critical to modern vehicle success, face challenges that require innovative solutions like simulation to ensure reliability, safety, and compliance, writes Sudheer Reddy, Sales Director, Ansys Software Pvt. Ltd.

DÜRR BUILDS THE FIRST EU TAXONOMY-COMPLIANT PAINT SHOP

Paint shops must become \"greener\" to help vehicle manufacturers feel certain about meeting their ambitious climate targets, writes Team ACI.

LUMAX CORNAGLIA MOULDING SOLUTIONS AT CHAKAN

Equipped with the latest technology and hi-tech machinery, Lumax Cornaglia is all set to offer new-age moulding solutions from its Chakan facility to OEMs, writes Prajakta Chavan Rane.

AFFORDABLE MECHANISATION

In an Industry Talk session, Jalaj Gupta, Business Head - Commercial Vehicles at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. discussed the future of affordable mechanisation with Ashish Bhatia.

HEALTH OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE ACHIEVING MORE

Of late we are seeing a massive trend in the electrification of vehicles, however, the reports say despite that ICE will continue to dominate the market in the Asia Pacific, including India, write Krishna Gowdaman A (Application Engineering Specialist, India, Automotive Aftermarket Division, 3M) and Suparno Hazra (Application Engineering Manager, South APAC, Automotive Aftermarket Division, 3M)

ADAPTIVE V2V CHARGERS

The students of Mahindra University Hyderabad developed adaptive V2V chargers using bidirectional converters, and claimed to enhance EV charging flexibility, writes Richa Tyagi.

SECURITY AND FIRE EXPO

The second annual edition of the security and fire exhibition showcased the latest advancements relevan to the automotive industry, writes Riya Yerunkar with Aditya Sharma.

KEEPING YOUR COOL

Many resources are allocated for optimal thermal management in ICE and alternative green mobility solutions. Ashish Bhatia scouts the key advancements and aftermarket inclusions.

DOE DEE CHEE CHILL-IN-DREE [Italian, noun, ‘12 cylinders']

Not the first Ferrari with a literal name, but just possibly the last with a volt free V12 engine. Radical meets traditional in the 812’s replacement...

HEAD TO HEAD FROM TRAILS TO LANES

The Ever-Evolving Indian SUV Story

The DIY drifter

A self-taught drifter and mechanic now stunt doubling opposite Tom Cruise. Just another day at the office for Tessa Whittock

V FOR?

Are you prepared to get your mind blown even before we spill the beans on how the Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE is to ride on Indian terrain?

NARROW ESCAPE

Just us or is everything getting fatter these days? Well here comes the new Kia Picanto flying the flag for a leaner, simpler approach to modern life

AIN'T BROKE.FIXED IT?

The Porsche 911. Now with added hybrid. But no plug socket. Just what is Porsche thinking?

THE CAPITAL DRIVE

From New Delhi to Kathmandu in the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA!

FASTER PASTOR

Meet Don Wickstrum - he's the Pikes Peak chaplain spreading a message of hope... with the help of an old LMP3 car

THE YOUNG & THE DRIVEN

What it takes to ride on track

RAZER BLADE 14 (2023) LAPTOP

Ever heard of the phrase big things come in small packages? That might just be the case with the Razer 14 laptop!

VOLKSWAGEN VIRTUS GT MT

Does a manual gearbox enhance the GT experience over the DSG automatic?

HYUNDAI VERNA

The most powerful midsize premium sedan heads back after a year